Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

"...idiot, bottom of the class."

A cold voice came from the side.

The group turned around and saw Kakashi had walked over at some point, his hands in his pockets, his deadpan eye glancing at Obito. "If you guys have nothing to do, hurry up and pack your things. Tomorrow we're heading back to Konoha to participate in the Chunin Exams."

"Oh, you're taking the exam too?"

Obito's attention was diverted.

"I'm already a Chunin. When I go back this time, I will serve as an observer during the exams to monitor your performance and determine if you have the qualifications to be promoted to Chunin."

Kakashi said.

There are two ways for Konoha ninjas to advance in rank.

One simpler method is to grant a title simply by verifying the candidate's strength privately. Most Chunin and Special Jonin are promoted through this method, especially during tense times of war.

The second type is the formal exam, which covers a variety of basic abilities. Basically, anyone who passes is one of the best among the new generation. Not to mention Chunin, becoming a Jonin is only a matter of time. There are no obstacles in terms of qualifications, and they will play a pivotal role in the village.

Sometimes, for political purposes, ninja villages will hold joint Chunin Exams with other countries to demonstrate their strength and to gather intelligence on other nations.

According to Minato Namikaze, Konoha also sent documents to other villages during the Chunin Exams—except for Sunagakure, which was currently engaged in battle.

Whether other villages will come or not is another matter.

Generally speaking, it is already a rare and spectacular event that two or three of the five great ninja villages can hold a joint exam.

As for the exam that all five great ninja villages participated in together...

This has not happened in decades since the end of the Warring States period.

Obito and Rin Nohara took this exam quite seriously.

Mikami Yu remained completely unmoved.

—Of course, who doesn't know that the strongest in Konoha is a genin?

Besides, Chunin is just a title and doesn't bring any advantages. Mikami Yu doesn't need to prove himself through it. On the contrary, the Chunin Exams need a "genius" like him to stimulate others and unleash their potential.

Compared to this exam.

Yu Mikami was more interested in seeing his parents in this life, as well as Tsunade and Orochimaru, to see how far the "Live Cola" project had progressed, and to conduct some research with the latter two. These were the most important things, while the exam was just a side effect.

"Speaking of which..."

Minato Namikaze said a few days ago that he would teach them some new techniques when he returned to the village this time.

Jiraiya's technique has been fulfilled.

Yu Mikami was a little curious about what Minato Namikaze was going to teach.

Could it be... "Flying Thunder God"?

……

The next morning.

As dawn broke, Minato's team of four, led by Minato Namikaze, bid farewell to Jiraiya and the other Konoha ninja stationed at Wildfire Castle and embarked on their journey back to Konoha.

The journey from the southwestern border to the heart of the Land of Fire is not short.

To hone his long-distance running skills, Minato Namikaze chose to advance at the standard ninja marching speed. Once the four of them set off, they were like four swift shadows, traversing the forests and plains at high speed, only occasionally taking short breaks at rivers or treacherous terrain.

"Rin, don't worry! I will definitely protect you during the Chunin Exams!"

Obito patted his chest and said to Rin, "My Sharingan is already very strong! Even Kakashi is no match for me!"

"Oh."

Kakashi was too lazy to argue, and instead picked up "Icha Icha Paradise" and started flipping through it in the corner.

Mikami Yu spent most of his time on the Corner System, occasionally taking a break to practice "Twisted Lion Mane" and "Transparent Escape".

These two techniques were newly taught by Jiraiya, so it's perfectly reasonable to strike while the iron is hot and practice them.

Because "Turbulent Lion Mane" is a "Transformation" skin, it starts with a certain level of proficiency. All you need to do is further enhance it on the existing basis and push it to its limit.

As for "Transparent Escape," because of the new target, before the special ability is activated, Mikami Yu can only train step by step.

of course……

Given that "Transparent Escape" is a bit too proactive and increases favorability very quickly, almost like the Three Bodies Technique, the special characteristics of this technique should be activated soon.

Chapter 142 Return to Konoha, the Grand Celebration of "Raw Cola"

Two days later.

The five members of Minato's team, covered in dust from their journey, reappeared in Konoha Village.

Upon arriving here, Minato Namikaze announced the immediate disbandment of the group. He went to the Hokage Building to report the situation, while Yu Mikami and the others looked at the familiar street scene before them, feeling as if they had been transported to another world.

"It feels like I've been gone for a long time."

Nohara Rin spoke softly, a relaxed smile on her face.

Yuya Mikami nodded: "It has been a long time indeed."

Having grown accustomed to the desolate landscape of the southwestern border, the contrast with the lush greenery of the trees is indeed striking.

However, this is also one of the root causes of the frequent and endless Shinobi World Wars. After all, compared to Konoha, the living environment of the other four hidden villages is not good. Iwagakure is passable, but the other three are plagued by sandstorms, dampness and gloom year-round, and incredibly strong ultraviolet radiation...

If it were Mikami Yuu who became the Kage of those villages, he would probably have to find a way to attack Konoha.

However, one's perspective is determined by one's position. Now that he's been reborn into Konoha, he can only speak from Konoha's side for now. Unless he becomes a rogue ninja someday, then that's another story.

"Let's go in and take a look."

As Mikami Yu spoke, the group stepped into the village, immediately enveloped by the familiar atmosphere of everyday life. The streets were bustling with people, some ninjas and civilians hurrying along, others strolling leisurely or hawking their wares, creating an atmosphere completely different from that on the battlefield.

suddenly.

Obito seemed to have discovered something, and suddenly pointed to a spot not far away: "Hey, what's that logo? I didn't see it when we left before, and there are so many people queuing up there!"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Mikami looked over and noticed a long queue outside a shop not far away. The sign hanging there prominently featured a transparent glass bottle with a leaf symbol, and below it was a note in small print: "Today, this shop offers Konoha-style cola, limited to 3 bottles per customer."

"'Konoha-sensei Cola'? What's that?"

Obito was puzzled.

Kakashi is the same.

Only Nohara Rin, as if she had suddenly remembered something, abruptly turned to look at Mikami Yu—she had been present when Mikami Yu brought the "Konoha Cola" formula to Tsunade to discuss cooperation. Although she hadn't eavesdropped on the details of their conversation, she recognized the name.

Could it be that……

Is this what Yu-kun made? He actually managed to make it in such a short time!

"Hey, isn't that Asuma?"

Rin Nohara spotted a familiar figure.

Just then, Sarutobi Asuma was carrying three bottles of cola as he walked out of the "Akimichi Drinks Shop" and was about to leave when Obito rushed up and called out to him. He was immediately taken aback: "Huh, Obito? And Yu, Kakashi, Rin? What, did the Sand Village surrender?"

"?"

"Ha, just kidding. It's been a long time. You guys must be back for the Chunin Exams, right?"

Asma said.

"Yeah yeah."

Obito nodded casually, then peeked into Asuma's arms: "Is this the 'Konoha Cola'? It's a drink? But it looks really weird, all black, like ink. Can this stuff even taste good?"

"Oh."

Asuma looked at him like he was a country bumpkin and said, "You guys don't know this, do you? This 'Raw Cola' is a new product that only appeared in the last month. I heard that the recipe was personally formulated by Lady Tsunade. It tastes sweet and refreshing, and it's incredibly delicious. However, the production volume is not high, and now the whole village is frantically buying it."

"Really? Can I try a bottle?"

Obito was skeptical.

Asma immediately protected the Coke in her arms: "That won't do, if you want to drink it, go queue up and buy it yourself!"

"Hey, you have three bottles here, don't be so stingy! I'll pay you back later!" Obito insisted.

Perhaps because he felt that they were still friends and hadn't seen each other for several months, Asuma finally agreed to Obito's request, took out a bottle of cola from his pocket and handed it to him: "Let's make it clear first, you can only have two sips."

"Tch, so stingy!"

Obito pursed his lips, opened the bottle cap and was about to drink when he suddenly seemed to remember something and looked towards Rin Nohara: "Rin, why don't you try some first?"

"No."

Nohara Rin waved her hand in polite refusal.

Obito tried to persuade her again, but seeing that Rin Nohara really had no intention of tasting it, he finally took a sip and then his eyes widened instantly: "Wow... what is this taste? It's so strange... but it tastes so good, like something exploded on my tongue! What a wonderful feeling!"

"Yu, Kakashi, you guys should try some too!"

Faced with Obito's "good intentions",

Yuya Mikami took a small sip.

how to say……

He had never actually tried this version.

Because after handing over the original formula to Tsunade, he hurriedly left Konoha, and the subsequent improvements to the formula, mass production, and other matters were all handled by Mikami Tajima. Therefore, it was only now that Mikami Yu realized what "Tsunade's version of raw cola" tasted like.

I don't know what Tsunade added this time, but compared to the original version, the current "raw cola" is slightly less sweet, but the bubbles are stronger, and there seems to be a faint aftertaste. Overall, the taste has improved.

"It seems that Dad has been doing quite well lately..."

It was worth all the effort he put into writing a detailed business plan for the latter.

Kakashi, standing nearby, also took a sip but offered no comment. It seems the "cola" wasn't as appealing to him as "Icha Icha Paradise."

after that.

Obito chugged down half a bottle of cola by himself, and under Asuma's murderous glare, he reluctantly returned the bottle.

Only then did he remember his main purpose for returning to the village. He immediately activated the two-tomoe Sharingan, pointed to his eye socket, and excitedly exclaimed, "Hey, Asuma! See that? Sharingan!"

"?!"

"How about that? Are you shocked? Let me tell you, we've done a great job on the front lines lately. We even fought Chiyo! You know Chiyo? She's that genius puppeteer from Sunagakure, even more powerful than the Kazekage! I fought her and came back unscathed!"

"..."

Yu Mikami glanced at Obito, then hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

Indeed, if we have to say that Obito and Chiyo fought, it could be considered a fight.

But the nature of this matter is similar to Liu Shan's seven charges in and out of Changban, always maintaining a one-body-length lead over Zhao Yun. Without Minato Namikaze, the chances of them winning against Chiyo would have been extremely slim. Even Obito with his two tomoe activated would have been defeated in one move.

"Let's get down to business, Asuma. Do you know any inside information about the Chunin Exams?"

Chapter 143 Tsunade: Who...who put the dice in my hand? (Combined Chapter)

"I know a little."

As the son of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the current "crown prince" of Konoha, Asuma's information network is quite extensive:

"After deciding to hold this exam, Father... the Third Hokage has already sent invitations to all three major ninja villages except Sunagakure. So far, only Iwagakure has said they are considering participating, while the other two have not yet responded. However, Takigakure, Amegakure, and Kusagakure have all replied and have been sending people over one after another."

"Yeah……"

Yu Mikami was not surprised by what Asuma said.

After all, we're almost at the point of the Great Ninja Wars.

As the war between Konoha and Sunagakure reached a stalemate, the other three great nations became increasingly impatient. Kumogakure was amassing a large army in the Land of Hot Springs, ready to launch a war in the south at any moment; Kirigakure also urgently needed an external war to divert attention from the internal conflicts within the "Village of Blood Mist".

Only Iwagakure, with the cunning Onoki in charge, is currently keeping a relatively calm attitude, which is why they are playing along with Konoha for a while.

As for the likes of Yu Yin...

They are either vassal forces of Konoha or opportunists who cannot control their own destiny. No matter what they think in their hearts, they can only go along with it on the surface, send some people as a token gesture, and take this opportunity to gather information about Konoha and see if there is a chance to sell them at a higher price.

was saying,

Yu Mikami shifted his gaze to the side and noticed several ninjas wearing grass headbands passing by. Their eyes met briefly for a moment before the latter immediately looked away, their eyes revealing obvious wariness and hostility.